For many in the LGBTQ community the process of coming out is frightening. Jeff Perla wants to make the process less stressful through creating "The Travelin Bum," an Instagram account in which individuals proudly share their coming out stories.

The thousands who packed downtown Taipei last weekend for Taiwan's 15th annual Pride march had an extra reason to celebrate. The country is on the verge of being the first in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage.

On Wednesday, October 11, join more than 100,000 business leaders, teachers and students, parents and families, faith leaders, elected officials, for the LGBT Network's 16th annual National Coming Out Day Awareness Campaign.